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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Is A Buy After Earnings
July 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Is A Buy After Earnings

Thomas Hughes

After reviewing the earnings statement and looking at the charts, I have come to the conclusion that UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a #2 verging on #3. All it needs now is to break out to make it a buy.

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JP Morgan’s (NYSE: JPM) Earnings Season Shocker, Business Isn’t That Bad
July 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

JP Morgan’s (NYSE: JPM) Earnings Season Shocker, Business Isn’t That Bad

Thomas Hughes

If you were looking to the big banks and JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) as a bellwether indicator of earnings season let me assure you, the portents are good.

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Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST), This Rally Is Far From Over
July 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST), This Rally Is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) have staged a stunning and largely underreported rebound since hitting their post-pandemic bottom.

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Guidance Lifts Pepsico, Double-Digit Gains Are Still In Sight
July 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Guidance Lifts Pepsico, Double-Digit Gains Are Still In Sight

Thomas Hughes

Pepsico (NASDAQ: PEP) was a buy long before it released calendar 2nd quarter earnings. The company is the second-largest soft drink brand on the planet and a well-diversified, dividend-paying consumer staple.

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There’s Another 20% Still In Store For Big Tech
July 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

There’s Another 20% Still In Store For Big Tech

Thomas Hughes

Last week, in a letter to shareholders, Wedbush doubled-down on big-tech names calling for another 20% to 30% upside for secular winners.

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Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA) vs CVS (NYSE: CVS): Both Are A Value But There’s Only One I Want To Buy
July 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA) vs CVS (NYSE: CVS): Both Are A Value But There’s Only One I Want To Buy

Thomas Hughes

Neither CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) nor Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASD: WBA) has staged much of a rebound in the post-pandemic world.

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Short-Squeeze In Greenbrier (NYSE: GBX): Now It’s Time To Go Long
July 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Short-Squeeze In Greenbrier (NYSE: GBX): Now It’s Time To Go Long

Thomas Hughes

This morning The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) reported earnings sparking a massive short-squeeze. Short-interest going into the report topped 12% which is pretty high for any company.

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Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: SENEA), Small-Cap Value With Growth In The Forecast
July 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: SENEA), Small-Cap Value With Growth In The Forecast

Thomas Hughes

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: SENEA) is by no means a major player in the packaged foods space but is well-established and receiving the same benefits as its larger cousins

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Conagra vs Campbells: Yield or Value, Both Are A Buy
July 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Conagra vs Campbells: Yield or Value, Both Are A Buy

Thomas Hughes

it is no wonder that Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) and Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) have both seen bullish activity in recent months.

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Get Some Cash Ready, It's Almost Time To Buy Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI)
July 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Get Some Cash Ready, It's Almost Time To Buy Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI)

Thomas Hughes

Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) reported earnings after the bell on Monday and I can’t say it was all that great. The company reported a larger than expected loss on less than expected revenue and withdrew guidance for the year.

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Cintas (CTAS) VS Automatic Data Processing (ADP): Both Are Buys, One’s A Value
July 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Cintas (CTAS) VS Automatic Data Processing (ADP): Both Are Buys, One’s A Value

Thomas Hughes

One of the trends emerging within the economy is a very strong rebound within the labor market. Of the 30 million-odd jobs that were lost during the pandemic,

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It’s Time To Get Piggish On Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG)
July 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Get Piggish On Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG)

Thomas Hughes

in regards to Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), to time to get a little piggish is at hand. Yesterday, Citi initiated coverage on HOG and sparked a rally that drove the stock up by more than 7.0%.

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General Mills (GIS) VS Kellogg Company (K): One Stock Is Clearly Winning
July 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Mills (GIS) VS Kellogg Company (K): One Stock Is Clearly Winning

Thomas Hughes

In the one corner is General Mills (NYSE: GIS)  and the other Kellogg Company (NYSE: K). Both are well-known as purveyors of fine breakfast cereals, both are making major headway into other packaged foods verticals, and both pay a healthy dividend.

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Clorox (NYSE: CLX) vs Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) The Leader or The Laggard?
July 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) vs Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) The Leader or The Laggard?

Thomas Hughes

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) don’t have a lot in common other than their classification as staples but they share an important relationship among today’s best-positioned consumer staples stocks

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Vroom (NYSE: VRM) Soars After Analysts Gear-Up On The Stock
July 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Vroom (NYSE: VRM) Soars After Analysts Gear-Up On The Stock

Thomas Hughes

Vroom (NYSE: VRM) has been a seriously hot stock in the month since its IPO. The company, a pure-play on automotive eCommerce,

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McDonald’s vs Restaurant Brands, Which Is The Better Buy For The Fast-Food Rebound
July 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

McDonald’s vs Restaurant Brands, Which Is The Better Buy For The Fast-Food Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Restaurant stocks, specifically fast-food restaurant stocks and/or those with a drive-through or delivery presence, have been doing well in the post-pandemic world.

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Blow Out Labor Report And What It Means For The S&P 500
July 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Blow Out Labor Report And What It Means For The S&P 500

Thomas Hughes

The market just received a stunning jobs report but I can’t say that I am surprised. The consensus target for this month was way too low considering the environment we are in.

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General Mills (NYSE: GIS) Rally Has Only Just Begun
June 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) Rally Has Only Just Begun

Thomas Hughes

If you’ve been wondering what could keep the market moving higher let me tell you, it’s the results from companies like General Mills (NYSE: GIS).

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Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) Is A Buy After Earnings
June 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) Is A Buy After Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) star was rising even before it reported earnings today. The latest report from Nielson shows a marked and sustained spike in at-home beverage consumption

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Conagra Brands, Inc (NYSE: CAG), This Break Out Is A Signal To Buy
June 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Conagra Brands, Inc (NYSE: CAG), This Break Out Is A Signal To Buy

Thomas Hughes

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) just reported earnings and I am not surprised the company beat on the top and bottom lines. The trend I am seeing in 2nd quarter earnings so far

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2 High-Yield Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
June 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

2 High-Yield Stocks You Can Buy Right Now

Thomas Hughes

In today’s times, investors looking for yield, especially high-yield, need to be focused on companies insulated or boosted by the pandemic with stable revenue and distributions, just like these two.

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Micron Technology On Watch Ahead Of Earnings
June 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Micron Technology On Watch Ahead Of Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) is slated to report after the closing of trading today. The analysts are expecting a mixed report in which revenue grows double-digits while EPS falls nearly 28

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Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Is A Buy After Business Update
June 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Is A Buy After Business Update

Thomas Hughes

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR)gave a business update that not only underscores the company’s positioning but the strength of the restaurant rebound in the U.S

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Want Big Gains? It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)
June 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Want Big Gains? It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)

Thomas Hughes

Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) is and has always been an underappreciated name in the retail space. The company operates as a big-box/consumer discounter and comes with a very strong following.

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